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Education

B.A., Economic Botany, Idaho State University (1999)

M.S., Horticulture, Penn State University (2002)

PhD., Forest Resources, Penn State University (2011)

About Me

I am a Faculty Instructor at Penn State and the Plant Science Program Director for Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center. In addition to teaching, I maintain an active research program dealing with non-timber forest products, especially American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), in Pennsylvania. I also provide landscape and forest management leadership at Shavers Creek and conduct educational outreach/ extension workshops for the general public and agency personnel on topics relating to all of my interests listed below.

Burkhart, E.P. and Jacobson, M.G. 2013. Opportunities from American ginseng husbandry in Pennsylvania (revised and expanded). The Pennsylvania State University College of Agriculture, University Park, PA. 16 p.

Burkhart, E.P. and Jacobson, M.G. 2006.Non-timber forest products from Pennsylvania. Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis). The Pennsylvania State University College of Agriculture, University Park, PA. 16 p.

Burkhart, E.P. and Jacobson, M.G. 2004.Non-timber forest products from Pennsylvania. American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius). The Pennsylvania State University College of Agriculture, University Park, PA. 12 p.